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LOCAL INSTITUTIONS HOLD COMMENCEMENTS COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL IN ANNUAL EXERCISES 43 Graduates Given Degrees And Awards by President And Dean The seventh annual commencement of Louisville, Municipal College brought a capacity crowd to Quinn Chapel last Sunday afternoon, Dean David A. Lane, presiding. Following the processional ,the invocation by Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, pastor, and the college chorus under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Miller, Rev. T. S. Ledbetter, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church was introduced to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon. In a message which was profound, eloquent and impressive Rev. Ledbetter said, "These graduates have been building a new self. They have been building it out of the old self." He spoke of the beds of financial rewards of spiritual values and of class distinction. He said that moral and spiritual values should be their own reward, and he added that the power of God gives us functional liberty instead of fictional liberty. Dr. Raymond A. Kent presided at the commencement exercises Wednesday night and awarded degrees to 43 graduates. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. Carter Woodson of Washington, founder and editor of the Journal of Negro History. The following awards were made by Dean David A. Lane: The Joseph S. Cotter Literary Prizes were awarded to Abraham Lincoln Blackwell, Elizabeth Shelton and Lucy Lee Clemmons; winner of the Falls City Medical Society Prize in biology was Henrietta Mae Winstead; winner of the Carl Schurz Foundation Award in German, Cassie Andrea Redden; winner of the President's Prize, donated by Dr. Kent, for college citizenship, Eugenia V. Dunn.
104 ARE GIVEN DIPLOMAS AT CENTRAL HIGH COMMENCEMENT With Principal A. S. Wilson presiding every seat in the spacious Memorial Auditorium was taken Thursday night as Superintendent Zenos E. Scott presented diplomas to 104 graduates at the 59 annual commencement of Central High School. Using the theme, "Vocational Efficiency Through Self-Analysis," the salutatory was delivered by Louis Lemar Thompson; Valedictor, "Vocational Opportunities for Negro Youth," by John Blanton. Other speakers were: Harriett Elizabeth Bibb, Geo. Benedict, and a panel discussion on the theme by George E. Wilson, Georgetta Fortune, Hellen Haralson, Johnnie Roberta Drake, Margaret Helen Gant and Hattie Overton. Music was furnished by the school chorus, directed by Miss Nannie Board, a piano solo by Alma Steiger and saxophone solo by William Helm. The invocation was offered by Rev. W. Augustus Jones, benediction by Rev. C. E. Fonville. The following awards were announced by Principal Wilson: Alumni Scholarship Medal, John William Blanton, Louisville Defender Scholarship Medal, Louis Lemar Thompson; Getzel Citizenship Medal, George E. Wilson; Louisville Leader Effort Medal, Johnnie Roberta Drake; Commercial Honor Medal, Hattie Overton; N. G. Board Award in Instrumental Music, Alma Steiger; Debating Medals, George Benedict, Lillian Bright, Mary L. Eaves; Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, Nellie Cureton; Band Award, William Helm; Joseph S. Cotter Scholarship Medal, Margaret Gant. Jefferson Monument Essay Contest Winners, First Prize, Helen Haralson, $25.00; Second, Corine Williams, $12.50; Third, Lena Mae Weathers, $6.25; Ninth and Tenth Grades, First Prize, Emma Harkins, $15.00; Honor Graduates, (Upper tenth)--George Benedict, Harriett Elizabeth Bibb, John Blanton, Johnnie Roberta Drake, Georgetta Fortune, Margaret Gant, Helen Haralson, Roberta Johnson, Hattie Overton, Lemar Thompson.
NOTICE TO LEADER READERS: $50 REWARD will be given by Morris Eichel to anyone who can prove that he is related or connected in any way with the former operator of the grocery at 1835 W. Walnut St., which Mr. Eichels is now operating. Mr. Eichel said that he was unaware of any unbecoming incident until he had leased the building. He also added that he would not only give the best foods to his patrons but honest value, courtesy and service with a smile. "Competitors and knockers, I am not afraid of, but the good will of the people is what I sincerely want", said Mr. Eichel.
"MISS CENTRAL CITY" [Photo] Miss Naomi E. English This charming young lady was voted the most popular person in Central City, Ky. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harland English of that city. She is a member of the freshman class and the choral club. Miss English has a very pleasing personality, which endears her to all who know her. The contest was sponsored by Central City High School. R. P. Richardson, principal.
Dies In Dayton Mr. Robert Stewart of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Louisville, the father of Mr. Wm. Stewart and brother of Mrs. Laura Adams and Mrs. Lucy Jones 9212 S. 15th Street, passed away May 14 in Dayton. Mr. Wm. Stewart and Mrs. Laura Adams attended the funeral.
The second of the series of the Bensinger ads is carried on the editorial page of The Leader this week.
Elizabeth's fried pies, peach and apple, at The Leader Building Tea Room are the talk of the city, and they are only 5 cents.
TO CONDUCT SERVICE
Rev. James B. Cayce
Rev. Cayce is the son of the Rev. Paul C. Cayce, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, and he will conduct the morning service Sunday. A splendid Children's Day program will be held in the Sunday School. At 3 p. m. a song feast and program by the Pastor's Aid Society with the Boy Quartette as a feature, assisted by representatives from other churches. The public is invited to each service, and to hear the young Rev. Cayce, a graduate from Louisville Municipal College and now a student at Oberlin College.
30 ARE GRADUATED AT LINCOLN RIDGE; ATWOOD SPEAKER Lincoln Ridge, June 9--Thirty graduates received diplomas at the annual commencement of Lincoln Institute. Prof. Whitney M. Young, principal, here Wednesday. White and colored friends overflowed Belnap Hall, and more than 200 persons listened from the outside. The commencement address was deliveded by President R. B. Atwood of Kentucky State College, who among other things said, "The American people are committed to the policy of free popular education. It was not Julius Caesar that overturned the liberties of some, it was ignorance. It is not Hitler, nor Mussolini, nor Stalin that keeps certain European countries in bondage--it is ignorance." The theme of Miss Mildred Hughes' salutatory was "Opportunity." Following the valedictory tory by David White, whose theme was "For What End Shall We Live?" C. C. Stoll, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institution said, "I feel that the things we are seeing today justify the 26 years work of Lincoln Institute. I am gratified by what my eyes have seen and what my ears have heard." The commencement music was under the direction of Mrs. Alene Martin. The invocation was pronounced by Dr. Wm. J. Hutchins of Berea College. Students receiving awards were: Mildred Hughes, Nelson Compton, Mary Hagley, Annie Lee Cooper, and David White.
RUSSELL SISTERS ARE GIVEN IN DOUBLE WEDDING - Is Outstanding Event Of Early Summer; Ceremony Performed By Chicago Bishop - By Penelope Adams An outstanding social event of the early summer was [witnessed?] Saturday, June 4 when [at?] 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon, two well known sisters, the daughters of a state college head, were wed. Miss Anna Howard Russell was given in holy matrimony to Mr. William Harrison Pipes formerly of Atlanta and Miss Bessie Tucker Russell to Mr. Alfred Clark Stone of this city. The lovely brides are daughters of Mr. H. C. Russell, president of West Kentucky College, Paducah, and Mrs. Russell. The vows were read at the family homestead here, 24th and Chestnut Streets, now occupied by Dr. and Mrs. S. E. Pack, in the presence of the family and a group of friends. An altar artistically improvised of Boston ferns and white lilies [backed?] by stately ceiling-height [drapes?] which embedded on either [side tall?] white lighted [candelabra was?] withdrawn by wide bands of white satin ribbons, making a perfect setting for the bridal parties. With Miss Tella Marie Cole in blue tafetta, receiving at the door, ten minutes before the hour of the ceremonies, Mr. Wiley Daniels, pianist, played soft music and Mr. Carl Barbour, baritone, sang "O Promise Me." Promply at the appointed hour, Mr. Daniels played Mendelsohn's Wedding March and the bridal parties began the processional down the stair to the scene of the marriages. First entered the grooms followed by their best men, Mr. Julius Daugherty of Clarksdale, Miss., a Tuskegee classmate of Mr. Pipes and Mr. Alfred (Continued on page 4)
ORGANIZE FOR PRIMARY BATTLE The colored division of the organizations to promote the campaign of Governor A. B. Chandler, candidate for senator and Senator Alben W. Barkley, who is a candidate for re-election, got under way this week. Announcement was made of the selection of Dr. M. A. Blackburn, chairman of the colored organization supporting Governor Chandler; r. G. McGruder, vice chairman; W. S. Peyton, executive secretary, and William Warley, publicity manager. Russell Lee has been selected as publicity chairman for the colored Barkley organization with other selections to be made later.
IN DOUBLE WEDDING Mrs. Anna H. Russell Pipes Mrs. Bessie Russell Stone
MAMMOTH INSURANCE COMPANY PROMOTES TRAINING SCHOOL In 1936, the States of Indiana and Ohio passed laws which [require?] all persons engaged in, or to be engaged in, the insurance business as a salesman and agent to take and pass an examination by the Insurance Department of [that?] state, or under the [supervision?] of the department. In the state of Ohio, all persons must be examined by the [Insurance?] Department, In Indiana, [there?] was a proviso in its [enactment?], which states, that any [company?] that presents its training [course?] to the Insurance [Department?] if, as, and when the course [receives?] its approval, that [company?] may conduct its own school, [examine?] its agents and certify as [to?] their fitness. Pursuant to that [proviso?], the Mammoth Life [Insurance?] Company presented its [course?]. It being approved, the company instituted the [Department?] of Sales Promotion. W. C. Buford, Director of Sales Promotion, is giving [lectures?] on the first division of the course to the agency force in the Louisville District this week, and on Friday night they will take [the?] examination. The Mammoth Life Insurance Company takes the lead again, in that it is the only company we know that has created a department for the expressed purpose of preparing each and every individual agent to be thoroughly prepared to render expect service to the public. Thoroughy training its agents in the fundamental principles of insurance and the science and art of modern salesmanship is an advanced step, and is another reason why the Mammoth enjoys the utmost confidence and wholehearted support of the public throughout the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
KY. LEGISLATOR HONORED IN D.C. Washington, D. C., June 8 - While a visitor in Washington, D. C., Representative C. W. Anderson was honor guest at a dancing party given by Mrs. Minnie D. Bell at her residence, 2030 15th Street, N. W. Mrs. Bell, who is a very capable and pleasant hostess, left no steps unturned in the arrangements for a pleasant evening. All in attendance were gay recipients of the many splendid favors. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fortune, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cobb; Mesdames De Witt Perkinson, Louise Simpson Sewell, Lucille Hammond, Ruth Carroll, Creel D. Hall; Misses Vermelle Turner, Valerie Turner, Gladys Houston, Annis Scott, Leona Potter and Bertha Throckmorton; Messrs. Eugene Davidson, Togo West, Frank Reeves, Alfred Carroll, Harry McAlpin, Oliver Palmer, Dr. Rozer Spencer and Lamos.
WEST END CIVIC CLUB IN FIGHT FOR SERVICE - Confer With Railway And Public Works Heads; Fitzgerald Thanked - The West End Civic Club, is continuing its fight for a bus line in Parkland. The request was made by the club in a petition signed by a large number of Parkland citizens headed by Chas. P. Gibson, business manager of the club. Lonnie Sims and Mrs. Parlee Bryant, who conferred with L. H. Miller, president of the Louisville Railway Co., who thought well of the plan provided the streets around 36th from Virginia and Southern were repaired. The matter was taken up with Mr. Roy Burks, Director of Public Works, by Messrs. Gibson and Sims and progress is being made. The 12th Ward Democratic Club in Parkland voted to send a letter of thanks to Frank Fitzgerald for his aid in getting the rebuilding of Virginia Avenue from 36th to Southern. The club also discussed the possibility of bus service in that section. Lonnie Sims, president of the West End Civic Club, told about the conference he and the bus manager had with the president of the Louisville Railway Co.
LEADERS IN SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE RETAIN PLACES BY FEW VOTES In the "Mountain Section" Miss Virginia Lackey of Somerset still leads the candidates in the crowning of "Miss Louisville Leader" in that section, but she is only a few votes ahead of Miss Emily W. Smith of London in second place. Miss Shirley Mae Love, Barbourville, who made no report his week, is third; Miss Sweetie Simmons, Lynch, fourth; Mrs. A. B. Patterson, Lynch, fifth, and Misses Willie Jean Pursiful, Pineville; Lillian Donohoo, Pikeville, and Dolly Mason, Lynch, in the order named, close up. In the "Blue Grass Section" Mrs. Georgia Smith of Burgin and Misses Julia Powell, Cynthiana; Anita Hayden, Eminence, retain first, second and third places, respectively, with others bunched close up. In West Kentucky Mrs. Zelma Rogers of Paducah retains a slender lead over Miss Birdie Hallison, also of Paducah, in second place. Miss Juanita Farley, Marion, made a splendid report and moved into third place. Miss Annie Barbee , Franklin, is in fourth place, with several others close up. See standing and votes on page 7.
PASSES AWAY IN WASHINGTON Washington, D.C., June 9. Impressive funeral services were held Wednesday, June 1, for Miss Mable Overstreet, a teacher in the schools of Washington, D. C. Miss Overstreet spent 16 years in the service of the U. S. Government, an employee at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, but resigned to take up work in the schools, where she was eminently successful. The services were conducted by the Rev. R. W. Brooks, pastor of Lincoln Temple Church where she formerly sang in the choir. The Rev. Benjamin G. Brawley, who has been acquainted in the family for years, delivered the eulogy which was a masterpiece of simplicity setting forth the sterling qualities of Miss Overstreet as a teacher, a friend, a citizen. The remains were accompanied to her native home, Camp Nelson, Ky., by her sister, Mrs. Bessie O. Turner, for interment.
If you eat just one of Elizabeth's 5 cents fried pies, peach or apple, you will be convinced that The Leader Building Tea Room is the place for you to lunch.

LOCAL INSTITUTIONS HOLD COMMENCEMENTS COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL IN ANNUAL EXERCISES 43 Graduates Given Degrees And Awards by President And Dean The seventh annual commencement of Louisville, Municipal College brought a capacity crowd to Quinn Chapel last Sunday afternoon, Dean David A. Lane, presiding. Following the processional ,the invocation by Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, pastor, and the college chorus under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Miller, Rev. T. S. Ledbetter, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church was introduced to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon. In a message which was profound, eloquent and impressive Rev. Ledbetter said, "These graduates have been building a new self. They have been building it out of the old self." He spoke of the beds of financial rewards of spiritual values and of class distinction. He said that moral and spiritual values should be their own reward, and he added that the power of God gives us functional liberty instead of fictional liberty. Dr. Raymond A. Kent presided at the commencement exercises Wednesday night and awarded degrees to 43 graduates. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. Carter Woodson of Washington, founder and editor of the Journal of Negro History. The following awards were made by Dean David A. Lane: The Joseph S. Cotter Literary Prizes were awarded to Abraham Lincoln Blackwell, Elizabeth Shelton and Lucy Lee Clemmons; winner of the Falls City Medical Society Prize in biology was Henrietta Mae Winstead; winner of the Carl Schurz Foundation Award in German, Cassie Andrea Redden; winner of the President's Prize, donated by Dr. Kent, for college citizenship, Eugenia V. Dunn.
104 ARE GIVEN DIPLOMAS AT CENTRAL HIGH COMMENCEMENT With Principal A. S. Wilson presiding every seat in the spacious Memorial Auditorium was taken Thursday night as Superintendent Zenos E. Scott presented diplomas to 104 graduates at the 59 annual commencement of Central High School. Using the theme, "Vocational Efficiency Through Self-Analysis," the salutatory was delivered by Louis Lemar Thompson; Valedictor, "Vocational Opportunities for Negro Youth," by John Blanton. Other speakers were: Harriett Elizabeth Bibb, Geo. Benedict, and a panel discussion on the theme by George E. Wilson, Georgetta Fortune, Hellen Haralson, Johnnie Roberta Drake, Margaret Helen Gant and Hattie Overton. Music was furnished by the school chorus, directed by Miss Nannie Board, a piano solo by Alma Steiger and saxophone solo by William Helm. The invocation was offered by Rev. W. Augustus Jones, benediction by Rev. C. E. Fonville. The following awards were announced by Principal Wilson: Alumni Scholarship Medal, John William Blanton, Louisville Defender Scholarship Medal, Louis Lemar Thompson; Getzel Citizenship Medal, George E. Wilson; Louisville Leader Effort Medal, Johnnie Roberta Drake; Commercial Honor Medal, Hattie Overton; N. G. Board Award in Instrumental Music, Alma Steiger; Debating Medals, George Benedict, Lillian Bright, Mary L. Eaves; Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, Nellie Cureton; Band Award, William Helm; Joseph S. Cotter Scholarship Medal, Margaret Gant. Jefferson Monument Essay Contest Winners, First Prize, Helen Haralson, $25.00; Second, Corine Williams, $12.50; Third, Lena Mae Weathers, $6.25; Ninth and Tenth Grades, First Prize, Emma Harkins, $15.00; Honor Graduates, (Upper tenth)--George Benedict, Harriett Elizabeth Bibb, John Blanton, Johnnie Roberta Drake, Georgetta Fortune, Margaret Gant, Helen Haralson, Roberta Johnson, Hattie Overton, Lemar Thompson.
NOTICE TO LEADER READERS: $50 REWARD will be given by Morris Eichel to anyone who can prove that he is related or connected in any way with the former operator of the grocery at 1835 W. Walnut St., which Mr. Eichels is now operating. Mr. Eichel said that he was unaware of any unbecoming incident until he had leased the building. He also added that he would not only give the best foods to his patrons but honest value, courtesy and service with a smile. "Competitors and knockers, I am not afraid of, but the good will of the people is what I sincerely want", said Mr. Eichel.
"MISS CENTRAL CITY" [Photo] Miss Naomi E. English This charming young lady was voted the most popular person in Central City, Ky. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harland English of that city. She is a member of the freshman class and the choral club. Miss English has a very pleasing personality, which endears her to all who know her. The contest was sponsored by Central City High School. R. P. Richardson, principal.
Dies In Dayton Mr. Robert Stewart of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Louisville, the father of Mr. Wm. Stewart and brother of Mrs. Laura Adams and Mrs. Lucy Jones 9212 S. 15th Street, passed away May 14 in Dayton. Mr. Wm. Stewart and Mrs. Laura Adams attended the funeral.
The second of the series of the Bensinger ads is carried on the editorial page of The Leader this week.
Elizabeth's fried pies, peach and apple, at The Leader Building Tea Room are the talk of the city, and they are only 5 cents.
TO CONDUCT SERVICE
Rev. James B. Cayce
Rev. Cayce is the son of the Rev. Paul C. Cayce, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, and he will conduct the morning service Sunday. A splendid Children's Day program will be held in the Sunday School. At 3 p. m. a song feast and program by the Pastor's Aid Society with the Boy Quartette as a feature, assisted by representatives from other churches. The public is invited to each service, and to hear the young Rev. Cayce, a graduate from Louisville Municipal College and now a student at Oberlin College.
30 ARE GRADUATED AT LINCOLN RIDGE; ATWOOD SPEAKER Lincoln Ridge, June 9--Thirty graduates received diplomas at the annual commencement of Lincoln Institute. Prof. Whitney M. Young, principal, here Wednesday. White and colored friends overflowed Belnap Hall, and more than 200 persons listened from the outside. The commencement address was deliveded by President R. B. Atwood of Kentucky State College, who among other things said, "The American people are committed to the policy of free popular education. It was not Julius Caesar that overturned the liberties of some, it was ignorance. It is not Hitler, nor Mussolini, nor Stalin that keeps certain European countries in bondage--it is ignorance." The theme of Miss Mildred Hughes' salutatory was "Opportunity." Following the valedictory tory by David White, whose theme was "For What End Shall We Live?" C. C. Stoll, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institution said, "I feel that the things we are seeing today justify the 26 years work of Lincoln Institute. I am gratified by what my eyes have seen and what my ears have heard." The commencement music was under the direction of Mrs. Alene Martin. The invocation was pronounced by Dr. Wm. J. Hutchins of Berea College. Students receiving awards were: Mildred Hughes, Nelson Compton, Mary Hagley, Annie Lee Cooper, and David White.
RUSSELL SISTERS ARE GIVEN IN DOUBLE WEDDING - Is Outstanding Event Of Early Summer; Ceremony Performed By Chicago Bishop - By Penelope Adams An outstanding social event of the early summer was [witnessed?] Saturday, June 4 when [at?] 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon, two well known sisters, the daughters of a state college head, were wed. Miss Anna Howard Russell was given in holy matrimony to Mr. William Harrison Pipes formerly of Atlanta and Miss Bessie Tucker Russell to Mr. Alfred Clark Stone of this city. The lovely brides are daughters of Mr. H. C. Russell, president of West Kentucky College, Paducah, and Mrs. Russell. The vows were read at the family homestead here, 24th and Chestnut Streets, now occupied by Dr. and Mrs. S. E. Pack, in the presence of the family and a group of friends. An altar artistically improvised of Boston ferns and white lilies [backed?] by stately ceiling-height [drapes?] which embedded on either [side tall?] white lighted [candelabra was?] withdrawn by wide bands of white satin ribbons, making a perfect setting for the bridal parties. With Miss Tella Marie Cole in blue tafetta, receiving at the door, ten minutes before the hour of the ceremonies, Mr. Wiley Daniels, pianist, played soft music and Mr. Carl Barbour, baritone, sang "O Promise Me." Promply at the appointed hour, Mr. Daniels played Mendelsohn's Wedding March and the bridal parties began the processional down the stair to the scene of the marriages. First entered the grooms followed by their best men, Mr. Julius Daugherty of Clarksdale, Miss., a Tuskegee classmate of Mr. Pipes and Mr. Alfred (Continued on page 4)
ORGANIZE FOR PRIMARY BATTLE The colored division of the organizations to promote the campaign of Governor A. B. Chandler, candidate for senator and Senator Alben W. Barkley, who is a candidate for re-election, got under way this week. Announcement was made of the selection of Dr. M. A. Blackburn, chairman of the colored organization supporting Governor Chandler; r. G. McGruder, vice chairman; W. S. Peyton, executive secretary, and William Warley, publicity manager. Russell Lee has been selected as publicity chairman for the colored Barkley organization with other selections to be made later.
IN DOUBLE WEDDING Mrs. Anna H. Russell Pipes Mrs. Bessie Russell Stone
MAMMOTH INSURANCE COMPANY PROMOTES TRAINING SCHOOL In 1936, the States of Indiana and Ohio passed laws which [require?] all persons engaged in, or to be engaged in, the insurance business as a salesman and agent to take and pass an examination by the Insurance Department of [that?] state, or under the [supervision?] of the department. In the state of Ohio, all persons must be examined by the [Insurance?] Department, In Indiana, [there?] was a proviso in its [enactment?], which states, that any [company?] that presents its training [course?] to the Insurance [Department?] if, as, and when the course [receives?] its approval, that [company?] may conduct its own school, [examine?] its agents and certify as [to?] their fitness. Pursuant to that [proviso?], the Mammoth Life [Insurance?] Company presented its [course?]. It being approved, the company instituted the [Department?] of Sales Promotion. W. C. Buford, Director of Sales Promotion, is giving [lectures?] on the first division of the course to the agency force in the Louisville District this week, and on Friday night they will take [the?] examination. The Mammoth Life Insurance Company takes the lead again, in that it is the only company we know that has created a department for the expressed purpose of preparing each and every individual agent to be thoroughly prepared to render expect service to the public. Thoroughy training its agents in the fundamental principles of insurance and the science and art of modern salesmanship is an advanced step, and is another reason why the Mammoth enjoys the utmost confidence and wholehearted support of the public throughout the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
KY. LEGISLATOR HONORED IN D.C. Washington, D. C., June 8 - While a visitor in Washington, D. C., Representative C. W. Anderson was honor guest at a dancing party given by Mrs. Minnie D. Bell at her residence, 2030 15th Street, N. W. Mrs. Bell, who is a very capable and pleasant hostess, left no steps unturned in the arrangements for a pleasant evening. All in attendance were gay recipients of the many splendid favors. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fortune, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cobb; Mesdames De Witt Perkinson, Louise Simpson Sewell, Lucille Hammond, Ruth Carroll, Creel D. Hall; Misses Vermelle Turner, Valerie Turner, Gladys Houston, Annis Scott, Leona Potter and Bertha Throckmorton; Messrs. Eugene Davidson, Togo West, Frank Reeves, Alfred Carroll, Harry McAlpin, Oliver Palmer, Dr. Rozer Spencer and Lamos.
WEST END CIVIC CLUB IN FIGHT FOR SERVICE - Confer With Railway And Public Works Heads; Fitzgerald Thanked - The West End Civic Club, is continuing its fight for a bus line in Parkland. The request was made by the club in a petition signed by a large number of Parkland citizens headed by Chas. P. Gibson, business manager of the club. Lonnie Sims and Mrs. Parlee Bryant, who conferred with L. H. Miller, president of the Louisville Railway Co., who thought well of the plan provided the streets around 36th from Virginia and Southern were repaired. The matter was taken up with Mr. Roy Burks, Director of Public Works, by Messrs. Gibson and Sims and progress is being made. The 12th Ward Democratic Club in Parkland voted to send a letter of thanks to Frank Fitzgerald for his aid in getting the rebuilding of Virginia Avenue from 36th to Southern. The club also discussed the possibility of bus service in that section. Lonnie Sims, president of the West End Civic Club, told about the conference he and the bus manager had with the president of the Louisville Railway Co.
LEADERS IN SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE RETAIN PLACES BY FEW VOTES In the "Mountain Section" Miss Virginia Lackey of Somerset still leads the candidates in the crowning of "Miss Louisville Leader" in that section, but she is only a few votes ahead of Miss Emily W. Smith of London in second place. Miss Shirley Mae Love, Barbourville, who made no report his week, is third; Miss Sweetie Simmons, Lynch, fourth; Mrs. A. B. Patterson, Lynch, fifth, and Misses Willie Jean Pursiful, Pineville; Lillian Donohoo, Pikeville, and Dolly Mason, Lynch, in the order named, close up. In the "Blue Grass Section" Mrs. Georgia Smith of Burgin and Misses Julia Powell, Cynthiana; Anita Hayden, Eminence, retain first, second and third places, respectively, with others bunched close up. In West Kentucky Mrs. Zelma Rogers of Paducah retains a slender lead over Miss Birdie Hallison, also of Paducah, in second place. Miss Juanita Farley, Marion, made a splendid report and moved into third place. Miss Annie Barbee , Franklin, is in fourth place, with several others close up. See standing and votes on page 7.
PASSES AWAY IN WASHINGTON Washington, D.C., June 9. Impressive funeral services were held Wednesday, June 1, for Miss Mable Overstreet, a teacher in the schools of Washington, D. C. Miss Overstreet spent 16 years in the service of the U. S. Government, an employee at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, but resigned to take up work in the schools, where she was eminently successful. The services were conducted by the Rev. R. W. Brooks, pastor of Lincoln Temple Church where she formerly sang in the choir. The Rev. Benjamin G. Brawley, who has been acquainted in the family for years, delivered the eulogy which was a masterpiece of simplicity setting forth the sterling qualities of Miss Overstreet as a teacher, a friend, a citizen. The remains were accompanied to her native home, Camp Nelson, Ky., by her sister, Mrs. Bessie O. Turner, for interment.
If you eat just one of Elizabeth's 5 cents fried pies, peach or apple, you will be convinced that The Leader Building Tea Room is the place for you to lunch.